PLB

PLB,

n pursed-lips breathing; an osteopathic manipulative therapy technique that improves lung condition and breathing efficiency by increasing the use of the diaphragm. With lips pursed, the dominant hand resting on the stomach and the weaker hand on the chest, the patient inhales through the nose and exhales through the mouth.

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